x
Breaking News
More () »

East Hartford man charged in fatal shooting of Hartford man

Hartford police said they received a report of a man unconscious in a car outside a home on Babcock Street. The man later died at the hospital

HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford Police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that happened late Wednesday night.

Officials identified the suspect as 29-year-old Daniel Lopez, of East Hartford.

Just after 11 p.m., police had received a call reporting an unconscious man, later identified as Heriberto Garcia (31), in a car outside a home on Babcock Street. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Garcia and took him to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police had remained on scene for several hours but the area has since cleared.

Lopez has been charged with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and 1st degree Threatening. 

His bond was set at $1.5 million.  

The shooting remains under investigation by Hartford Police Major Crimes.

HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS

Download the FOX61 News APP

iTunes: Click here to download

Google Play: Click here to download

Stream Live on ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching FOX61.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

 

Before You Leave, Check This Out